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“There's the part that I just want what I want, and I don't want to be bothered by anything else, and sort of the short-term more compulsive self. And then that's the longer-term, aspirational self that wants to be informed about the world and wants to be a good citizen. The best media basically helps us strike a balance between those two things.”

Quote by Eli Pariser

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Eli Pariser is an activist known for his advocacy in the areas of internet privacy and transparency. Born on December 17, 1980, he has gained recognition for his work in these fields. more

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